A Great Leader is Born

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Hear his voice in the church where he changed the world.

Standing Photograph of Martin Luther King, Jr. with Birth Home Block in Background
Daily Park Activities

All Ranger Led Activities are open and free to the public.

Photo of Coretta Scott King & President Carter in Oval Office at park initiation
Women's History Month Activities

Photo of Coretta Scott King & President Carter in Oval Office at park initiation signing.

King Family Women Leaders
King Family Women Leaders

Women leaders in the King Family.

Photo of Ribbon Cutting at SCLC Office
New SCLC Office Tour in Development

View 11 Alive Article: "Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Key Location in Civil Rights, Added to MLK National Historic Park"

Martin Luther King, Jr. 58th Remembrance Programs
Martin Luther King, Jr. 58th Remembrance

Click here for Martin Luther King, Jr. 58th Remembrance Programs

Photo of Ebenezer Baptist Church
Explore Ebenezer with a Park Ranger

Experience a Ranger guided tour of the Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King, Jr. co-pastored and was baptized.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

Phone:

(404) 331-1401

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